Senior Manager, Risk Management

Capital One

Senior Risk Manager on Capital One’s Card Risk Team implementing risk management solutions for AI and Technology initiatives. Collaborating with business partners and utilizing analytical skills to mitigate potential risks.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $177,700 - $202,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with business teams and other key stakeholders to help develop well-designed products, processes, marketing, and supporting technologies and implement risk management practices; support our business partners on risk / return trade-off decisions
Lead LAUNCH change governance for new intent across platforms/products
Partner with the business to establish AI guardrails and risk controls for AI Servicing Initiatives.
Perform risk reviews during various processes such as Risk Control and Self Assessments (RCSAs), Independent Compliance Transaction Testing (ICTT), Exceptions, Applications, Targeted Risk Assessments and recommend on risk mitigation activities.
Influence leaders within Tech, Compliance, Cyber Security, second line risk organizations, and Internal Audit on key technology risks and actions needed
Lead risk framework discussions and drive creative solutions to improve the risk profile
Participate in risk forums and business reporting routines and contribute to continuous improvement of risk management practices
Lead ad-hoc projects to improve processes or control environment to mitigate risks
Synthesize data and reporting; perform analysis and bring valuable proactive business insights through evaluation of data provided by team analysts
Drive and deliver results and improvements in line with the business’ well managed and risk agendas
Stay abreast of the changing regulatory environment and understand the impacts to the business areas that you support
Collaborate effectively across multiple levels and organizations
Collaborate effectively between risk, compliance and other business support functions (e.g., legal, privacy) (e.g., operations, risk management, enterprise management, etc.) to achieve objectives and support the organization in delivering on top priorities in a timely and efficient manner
Support, partner, and interact with internal business clients
Build relationship and collaborate with key stakeholders, driving cross-functional opportunities to grow brand, processes and an enhanced risk management environment
Set direction, manages expectations and lead cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
At least 5 years of experience working in risk management or financial services
At least 4 years of program management experience
At least 4 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients
Masters Degree (Preferred)
6+ years of Project Management experience leading cross functional projects and programs in Risk (Preferred)
6+ years of program management experience leading cross functional risk programs (Preferred)
6+ years of financial services risk management experience (Preferred)
3+ years experience in Agile or design thinking (Preferred)
4+ years of Compliance, Legal, Audit, or first or second line Risk Management experience (Preferred)
4+ years of Project or Process Management experience (Preferred)
3+ years of experience in reporting and analyzing data (Preferred)
Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) (Preferred)
PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementprogram managementproject managementdata analysisAgiledesign thinkingcomplianceauditprocess managementrisk assessment

Soft Skills

collaborationinfluenceleadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingcross-functional teamworkproblem solvingstakeholder managementcreative solutionscontinuous improvement

Certifications

Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)PMPLeanAgileSix Sigma